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More than a loyalty card: Global inspiration

As UK retail societies seek to modernise their membership offers, what can be learned from overseas?

More than a loyalty card: UK retail co-operative membership

The evolving landscape of economic participation in the UK's retail societies

Stir to Action crowdfunds new guide to grassroots community organisation

The ABCs of the New Economy will 'share straightforward tools and ideas for workplaces, communities, and…

Co-op Group to offer greener cremations: Replacing heat with water

Resomation – also known as alkaline hydrolysis or water cremation – speeds up the natural process…

Credit union legislation granted royal assent in Parliament

The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 is 'pivotal' for credit unions – but fails other…

NHS Credit Union takes the lead on tackling economic abuse

The credit union recently launched a new confidential service, called Safe Harbour

Canadian Co-op Congress looks at inclusivity in co-ops

The congress looked at a range of topics, including diversity, equity, and inclusion

Obituary: Urias Todner (Hughie)

The former CEO of the Nuneaton and District Co-op and former chair of the Co-op Union…

Rochdale Boroughwide Housing appoints new CEO as it continues recovery

'I’m looking forward to moving forward the recovery plan - working alongside the board, the representative…

Social Market Foundation calls for more action to support mutual sector

Information campaigns to raise public awareness and new capital instruments could help the sector meet its…

Scotmid and Capital Credit Union celebrate partnership during Co-operatives Fortnight

The two Edinburgh-based co-ops met to mark over 20 years of financially empowering members

Midcounties Co-op adds new nursery site to its childcare business

'The opening forms part of our ambitious five-year growth plan that will see us bring our…